News & Blogs
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June Concert at Chesterbrook Residency
June 27, 2026 In the midst of summer break, it’s not unusual for many people to be traveling or busy with other events. When I was notified of the shortage of members available to perform…
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Our Duet Performance at Brightview
As school was coming to an end, I did my last volunteer performance of the year at at the Brightview Senior Home last Saturday. This performance was special to me because it was the first…
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June Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
June 13th, 2026 Mclean Melody had a wonderful concert to start the summer at Brightview Senior Living in Great Falls. The program included a mix of piano and strings, and both instruments added to the…
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Flowers, Music, and Memories: A Special Mother’s Day Concert
This Mother’s Day, McLean Melody had the honor of performing a special, heartwarming concert for the wonderful residents at our local senior living community in Great Falls. Surrounded by smiling faces, our dedicated youth musicians…
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April Concert at Chesterbrook Residency
April 25, 2026 Mclean Melody recently had a great performance at Chesterbrook Residency for the seniors! The concert was filled with talented musicians and the program had a variety of different pieces. Some highlights included…
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Where Music Meets Motion and East Meets West
This weekend’s McLean Melody performance on April 4th, 2026 was a fusion of art forms, combining musical talent with high-energy movement. The musicians delivered a heartwarming performance, featuring a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary…
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My First Time Hosting a Music Concert
We had a music concert at Brightview Falls church on March 14, 2026. It was my first time being the host of a music concert at a senior residence. At the beginning, I was really…
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February Concert at Chesterbrook Residency
February 28, 2026 At the end of February, Mclean Melody had a wonderful concert at Chesterbrook Residency. This performance included a variety of instruments and pieces. Though we were short on people, our members made…
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Valentine’s Day With Seniors!
This weekend was Valentine’s Day, and to celebrate, we planned several fun, Valentine’s Day–themed activities for this week’s McLean Melody performance. After all the performers had finished playing, we organized a festive game for the…
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Sharing our Love and Music at Sunrise of McLean
Singing a cheerful ‘Happy Birthday’ song to the elderly!
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More Than Music: Ending the Day with a Birthday Smile
McLean Melody’s most recent performance was fun and enjoyable for the seniors. Each piece was played carefully, and the notes came through clearly. The music sounded pleasant and held everyone’s attention, making the performance a…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Volunteering and Christmas Song Guessing Games at Chesterbrook Residences
On December 20th, McLean Melody had the chance to perform to a lovely group of elderly at the Chesterbrook Residences. We started our program with a flow of songs from our performers of all ages,…
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A Shared Celebration: Volunteering and Rhythm Games at the Senior Center
On a recent visit to a BrightView senior living on Dec 13th 2025, our group had the opportunity to share holiday music with residents through a live performance. First, we performed several holiday songs as…
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Sharing Music and Thankfulness at Sunrise
It felt like the start of Thanksgiving week. Our music group went to Sunrise to perform, and the whole visit felt full of kindness, warmth, and the spirit of giving. The room was decorated with…
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A Small Gift, A Big Moment
At our recent performance at Chesterbrook Residences on Nov 8th 2025, something unexpected happened that became one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon. While one of our musicians was playing, a kind elderly…
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A Host’s First Journey
What’s one thing that makes you very anxious? For me, it’s public speaking and announcing for the first time. I stepped shakily onto the spotlight of everyone’s eyes. This was the first time I was…
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Please Welcome Our NEW Social Media Assistant: Anne-Sophie Li
Over the past year, McLean Melody has grown tremendously in both the quality and reach of our programs. In particular, our online presence has expanded, allowing us to share our purpose and journey in music…
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Mclean Melody Branches Out to BASIS Independent Mclean
Last week, I visited BASIS Independent Mclean on behalf of Mclean Melody, serving as the Art Director, to support their newest club- Compassion Collective! Compassion Collective is a volunteer-based club at BASIS whose mission is…
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First Fall FY25-26 Performance at Brightview Senior Living
McLean Melody launched our fall season with a warm, uplifting performance at Brightview Senior Living. The program blended classical favorites and traditional music, showing the diversity of our talents. We’re excited to welcome two new…
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August Concert at Sunrise, Mclean
August 22, 2025 Mclean Melody’s performance at Sunrise Senior Center was a success! We had a wonderful program with a variety of pieces and instruments. Performers played solos on the piano, cello, and violin. From…
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August Concert at Brightview, Great Falls
August 9, 2025 Our first concert in August was a success! On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, we performed at one of our frequently visited senior homes in Great Falls. We had a wonderful…
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My Musical Trip to Mozart’s World
This summer, I went on vacation to Salzburg, Austria. It is the hometown of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! I saw the house where he was born, and it was so cool to imagine…
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A Musical Afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence
This weekend on June 28th, 2025, ten young musicians turned a quiet afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Residence into a small concert hall! With pianos and violins, we brought music, laughter, and a lot of…
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June Concert at Brightview, Fair Oaks
June 22, 2025 This was our first time holding a concert at Brightview Senior Living Center in Fair Oaks, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it was definitely a big…
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June Concert at Chesterbrook Residency
June 21, 2025 Mclean Melody had another great concert at Chesterbrook Residency, one of our regularly visited senior homes. This concert, one of the firsts of the summer, was made successful by all of the…
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Mclean Melody Art Corner Summer Launch
Led by two winners of the prestigious Scholastic Gold key Award, our very first session of Art Corner was a big success! The kids from Mclean Melody made special cards and origami for the seniors.…
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The curtain rises on the summer music concert
Summer is finally here! It’s time for our summer music concerts at different senior homes. Today is June 14, 2025, and we had our wonderful concert at Brightview Great Falls Senior Residences . It was…
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Sharing Music and Smiles
As the school year wraps up, we are dreaming of popsicles, pool days, and summer adventures. But for one group of young musicians from Mclean Melody, summer plans include something a little different—and very special:…
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From Practice To Podium
In 2025, with the support of McLean Melody, I accomplished some amazing things. One of the biggest ways McLean Melody has helped me is by boosting my confidence. Seeing the joy on people’s faces when…
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Folding Flowers, Spreading Smiles
Ever since October last year, I have happily been a part of McLean Melody. Two days before Mother’s day, Claire, Alice and I participated in a special arts and crafts event. We made cards and…